The pond sits in the corner of the ward I represent – Crossgates and Whinmoor – and Harewood ward.

A lot of work has been done to improve the pond, but it has taken long time and, as with similar projects, it has had to compete with others for funding.

I am sure this area has the potential to become a refuge for people who wish to fish or just take the chance to enjoy a nice, quiet walk away from the noise and pollution caused by every-day traffic!

This is why we have just completed a feasibility study of what needs to be done. The cost would be around £60,000 and the parks department has drawn up a very imaginative scheme.

I would like to know if people want this kind of project to go ahead? We would like to begin by forming a Friends of Chippie's Pond group.

Are there any volunteers who would support this? I'd be very grateful to hear from anyone who would wish to join in. You can email me at: Peter.gruen@leeds.gov.uk

COUN PETER GRUEN

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In reply to Malcolm Hogg's letter (YEP, July 30) I and thousands of rugby fans agree that Celtic Crusaders should not be in Super League – but it was odds on they would be.

I feel sorry for the good northern team who had no chance of getting in as the Rugby Football League wanted a Welsh side. It will not work.

When we went to Cardiff we were thrown out of some pubs after being told: "This is union country we do not want league."

As far as going to Murrayfield is concerned then get your money on a Scottish team getting a Super League licence next time they are handed out.

As for Leeds Rhinos, please Gary Hetherington buy some players as we do not have a squad good enough.

How many tries have we scored this season with kicks on the last tackle? Send them to Wakefield to have lessons from Danny Brough, above.

MICHAEL KENWORTHY via email

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According to Malcolm Hogg's letter (YEP, July 30), the people of Wales are not keen on rugby league or the Celtic Crusaders. In my opinion, nothing could be further from the truth.

You only have to go back to 1995 when Wales played England at Old Trafford in the World Cup semi-final. Thousands of Welsh fans came to support their team – even without a top club side in Wales.

In 2008 it is a different story. Four years ago, the Welsh Rugby Union killed off Celtic Warriors due to reorganisation, leaving a vacany for top class sport in Bridgend.

This has been successfully filled by Crusaders – with the support of Brewery Field ground and former Warriors owner, Leighton Samuels.
There is now a Welsh conference league, schools are playing rugby league and the support is there.

If ever there was a good time for the sport in Wales this is it and I predict a long, bright future for the club.

SAM HAMBLETT, Pendas Way, Crossgates LS15

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